An art practice is for anyone,

with or without art school.

The Artist Wharf is a place to return to throughout your creative journey.

Nourish your practice.

Grow as a painter.

Enjoy the journey of making.

question for CURIOUS artists…

Feeling a bit lost navigating the art world simply because you didn’t go to art school?

If you’re up at night wondering what exactly you need to know…

How to master the fundamentals… What are they anyway?

Asking yourself “what’s a creative voice… and will I ever be able to find mine?!”

Struggling to fit your artwork in-between moments of your crazy busy life…

And still not feeling confident with your work or the “Artist” label…

You’re in the right place…

Hi, I’m Kristin Cronic!

Mama of three, wife, former Naval Officer, Taylor Swift superfan, educator, chocoholic, tree-gazing record-holder (pretty sure), and fine artist (even though it took a while for me to call myself that).

For years, I was an informally-taught artist.

I know the heartbreaking crunch of the limiting belief you can’t be an artist without going to art school...

…how those simple words can tiptoe into your mind and cut your creative circulation.

And I know how confusing and frustrating it is to walk the self-taught artist path without a guide.

But somehow in stolen moments between Navy drills and my babies’ naps I built a thriving creative practice that nourishes my deepest needs for artistic expression.

I built my creative practice with the generosity of other artists showing me the way. It is my absolute joy to share what I’ve learned with you, so you can find the help you need in your path.

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How can you take the next step forward?

First, let’s keep in touch

A clear vision of where you are now and where you want to go allows you to relax and feel confident knowing you’re taking the right steps for your self-directed artistic growth.

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Where can you find my recommendations made for self-guided painters?

The Resource Collection is a collection of articles with my personal recommendations.

Inside each post you’ll find valuable nuggets such as:

• The best books to help you get started.

• How to structure your learning path.

• Tips on how to delight in the work, and more.

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Feeling a little stuck in your creative journey?

I get it. Sometimes the creative path is draining.

I’m going to let you off the hook and tell you it’s completely normal to need a little guidance along the way.

If after checking all the resources you still find yourself a bit stuck, discover my budget friendly paid classes to designed to help you navigate the next steps!

 RESOURCES FOR SELF-TAUGHT ARTISTS